The Poetics of Myth

By Eleazar M. Meletinsky

Book Overview

'Serious students will savor Meletinsky's rich and complex book. The opening section alone is valuable for its erudite examination of modern theory about myth, with special attention to Levi-Strauss and the structuralists. Meletinsky grasps the essentials of theories he discusses and makes clear distinctions between them Highly recommended for upper division undergraduates, graduate students and teachers/scholars of myth.' - Choice

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415928982
• ISBN13: 9780415928984
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"